Were these four women wrongfully convicted?

Anna Vasquez, Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh and Cassandra Rivera have been fighting to clear their names in a bizarre 1994 sex assault case.

By Compiled by Julie Ruff, mySa.com

Photo: Bob Owen/San Antonio Express-News

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Anna Vasquez (from left), Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh and Cassandra Rivera have been fighting to clear their names in a bizarre 1994 sex assault case.Here's a look at the San Antonio Four through the years. less

Anna Vasquez (from left), Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh and Cassandra Rivera have been fighting to clear their names in a bizarre 1994 sex assault case.
Here's a look at the San Antonio Four through the ... more

Booking mugshots of Elizabeth Ramirez (from left), Kristie Mayhugh, Anna Vasquez and Cassandra Rivera. Ramirez’s two nieces, then 7 and 9, accused all four women of attacking and raping them with objects when the girls visited Ramirez’s apartment in the summer of 1994. They were all arrested and convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child. less

Booking mugshots of Elizabeth Ramirez (from left), Kristie Mayhugh, Anna Vasquez and Cassandra Rivera. Ramirez’s two nieces, then 7 and 9, accused all four women of attacking and raping them with objects when ... more

Released on parole after serving 12 and a half years of a 15-year sentence, Anna Vasquez speaks at a screening of "San Antonio Four," a documentary by Deborah S. Esquenazi, on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, while holding photos of her friends who are still in prison. The younger of the two accusers, now 25, has recanted, saying no assault occurred. less

Released on parole after serving 12 and a half years of a 15-year sentence, Anna Vasquez speaks at a screening of "San Antonio Four," a documentary by Deborah S. Esquenazi, on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, while ... more

Released on parole after serving 12 and a half years of a 15-year... Photo-3753439.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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As prison guards at the Crain Unit in Gatesville close the gate behind her, Anna Vasquez opens the door to a relative's car after being released on parole Nov. 2, 2012. She served 12 and a half years. Read more:Parolee continues fight for exoneration less

As prison guards at the Crain Unit in Gatesville close the gate behind her, Anna Vasquez opens the door to a relative's car after being released on parole Nov. 2, 2012. She served 12 and a half years. Read ... more

As prison guards at the Crain Unit in Gatesville close the gate... Photo-3753442.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

Cassandra Rivera, seen here Sept. 5, 2012, is currently in the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas.

Cassandra Rivera, seen here Sept. 5, 2012, is currently in the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas.

Cassandra Rivera, seen here Sept. 5, 2012, is currently in the... Photo-3753465.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Cassandra Rivera, seen here Sept. 5, 2012, is currently in the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas.

Cassandra Rivera, seen here Sept. 5, 2012, is currently in the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas.

Cassandra Rivera, seen here Sept. 5, 2012, is currently in the... Photo-3753466.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Cassandra Rivera gave the white teddy bear at right to her mother, Margaret Rivera (left), 11 years ago. After Cassandra went to prison, her mother got a white puppy and named it Teddy Bear.

Cassandra Rivera gave the white teddy bear at right to her mother, Margaret Rivera (left), 11 years ago. After Cassandra went to prison, her mother got a white puppy and named it Teddy Bear.

Cassandra Rivera gave the white teddy bear at right to her mother,... Photo-486906.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Elizabeth Ramirez, right, and Cassandra Rivera are both in the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas. Sept. 5, 2012.

Elizabeth Ramirez, right, and Cassandra Rivera are both in the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas. Sept. 5, 2012.

Elizabeth Ramirez, right, and Cassandra Rivera are both in the... Photo-3753461.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Elizabeth Ramirez is in the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas, September 5, 2012. Ramirez was tried separately and sentenced to 37 and a half years, more than double that of her three friends, who were tried together. less

Elizabeth Ramirez is in the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas, September 5, 2012. Ramirez was tried separately and sentenced to 37 and a half years, more than double that of her three friends, who were tried ... more

Elizabeth Ramirez is in the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas, September... Photo-3753462.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Elizabeth Ramirez is in the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas, September 5, 2012.

Elizabeth Ramirez is in the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas, September 5, 2012.

Elizabeth Ramirez is in the Hobby Unit in Marlin, Texas, September... Photo-3753463.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Gloria Herrera, left, and her daughter Elizabeth Ramirez in a photo taken during a visit in prison.

Gloria Herrera, left, and her daughter Elizabeth Ramirez in a photo taken during a visit in prison.

Photo: BOB OWEN, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

Gloria Herrera, left, and her daughter Elizabeth Ramirez in a photo... Photo-3757124.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Elizabeth Ramirez holds her baby boy shortly after his birth in a family photo.

Elizabeth Ramirez holds her baby boy shortly after his birth in a family photo.

Stephanie Limon Martinez, center, was just 7 when she and her older sister said the women sexually assaulted them. She now says that didn't happen. She and her husband, Joseph Martinez (right), were in a Houston courtroom Dec. 3 fighting child-abuse allegations leveled at her by her father Javier Limon, who was given as the reason his two daughters made accusations of sexual abuse against four women in 1994 that led to them being sent to prison. less

Stephanie Limon Martinez, center, was just 7 when she and her older sister said the women sexually assaulted them. She now says that didn't happen. She and her husband, Joseph Martinez (right), were in a ... more

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

Stephanie Limon Martinez, center, was just 7 when she and her older... Photo-3837571.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Stephanie Limon Martinez, right breaks down before 315th District Court Judge Angela E. Ellis during questioning at a hearing concerning custody of her children, in Houston, Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Her lawyer, Casie Gotro, is at left. Limon Martinez and her husband believe the accusations against them are in retaliation because she is now working to help exonerate her aunt and the other women. less

Stephanie Limon Martinez, right breaks down before 315th District Court Judge Angela E. Ellis during questioning at a hearing concerning custody of her children, in Houston, Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Her lawyer, ... more

Javier Limon makes his way to the 315th District Court in Houston to for a hearing concerning his daughter, Stephanie Limon Martinez's custody of her children. Limon brought the case against his own daughter. Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Casie Gotro, Stephanie's lawyer, is at left. less

Javier Limon makes his way to the 315th District Court in Houston to for a hearing concerning his daughter, Stephanie Limon Martinez's custody of her children. Limon brought the case against his own daughter. ... more

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

Javier Limon makes his way to the 315th District Court in Houston... Photo-3837637.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

Anna Vasquez fills in answering phones at her brother David Vasquez's auto shop on N. WW White on Feb. 19, 2013, while he is out of town. She was given permission to be there by her parole officer until they realized the property backed up to a school property line. There aren't many places she is allowed to go. less

Anna Vasquez fills in answering phones at her brother David Vasquez's auto shop on N. WW White on Feb. 19, 2013, while he is out of town. She was given permission to be there by her parole officer until they ... more

A video of Anna Vasquez plays on a computer and is projected to an audience at a meeting of the San Antonio Crime Coalition on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Vasquez could not attend the meeting because of her parole restrictions. Vasquez along with three other women are fighting for exoneration from a 1994 sexual assualt case. Anna Vasquez served more than a decade in jail while the other three women remain imprisoned. Vasquez's mother, Maria Vasquez, and aunt, Valeria Pachecano, attended the meeting in her place. less

A video of Anna Vasquez plays on a computer and is projected to an audience at a meeting of the San Antonio Crime Coalition on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Vasquez could not attend the meeting because of her parole ... more

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

A video of Anna Vasquez plays on a computer and is projected to an... Photo-4092092.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Maria Vasquez (right), mother of Anna Vasquez, shakes hands with Gloria Herrera (left), mother of Elizabeth Ramirez, as Anna Vasquez's aunt, Valeria Pachecano stands in between during a meeting of the San Antonio Crime Coalition on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Anna Vasquez could not attend the meeting because of her parole restrictions. Vazquez along with three other women are fighting for exoneration from a 1994 sexual assualt case. Anna Vasquez served more than a decade of time in jail while the three other women are still serving time. less

Maria Vasquez (right), mother of Anna Vasquez, shakes hands with Gloria Herrera (left), mother of Elizabeth Ramirez, as Anna Vasquez's aunt, Valeria Pachecano stands in between during a meeting of the San ... more

Anna Vasquez, right, enjoys a laugh with her brother David Vasquez and her mother Maria Vasquez over a plate of turkey dinner as they celebrate her first Thanksgivings after being released on parole, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. less

Anna Vasquez, right, enjoys a laugh with her brother David Vasquez and her mother Maria Vasquez over a plate of turkey dinner as they celebrate her first Thanksgivings after being released on parole, Thursday, ... more

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

Anna Vasquez, right, enjoys a laugh with her brother David Vasquez... Photo-4273470.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Anna Vasquez talks with mother Maria Vasquez, center, and friend Denise Tristan, left, as they celebrate Thanksgiving with family members at her mother's house, her first after being released on parole, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The children in family aren't allowed to be at family gatherings with Anna present. less

Anna Vasquez talks with mother Maria Vasquez, center, and friend Denise Tristan, left, as they celebrate Thanksgiving with family members at her mother's house, her first after being released on parole, ... more

Margaret Vasquez, Anna Vasquez's sister-in-law, holds up a loteria card, as the family plays the family favorite tradition, celebrating Thanksgiving with family members at Anna's mother's house, her first after being released on parole, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. less

Margaret Vasquez, Anna Vasquez's sister-in-law, holds up a loteria card, as the family plays the family favorite tradition, celebrating Thanksgiving with family members at Anna's mother's house, her first after ... more

Anna Vasquez gives her father Jesse Vasquez a hug as he leaves after celebrating Thanksgiving with family members at her Anna's mother's house, her first after being released on parole, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.

Anna Vasquez gives her father Jesse Vasquez a hug as he leaves after celebrating Thanksgiving with family members at her Anna's mother's house, her first after being released on parole, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

Anna Vasquez gives her father Jesse Vasquez a hug as he leaves... Photo-4273469.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Anna Vasquez, recently released on parole, speaks at a Work-In-Progress screening of "San Antonio Four" a documentary by Deborah S. Esquenazi, about Vasquez and three of her friends, who are still in prison, found guilty of sexual assault of two minors. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Anna, right, is greeted by Gloria Herrera, mother of Elizabeth Ramirez who is still in prison. less

Anna Vasquez, recently released on parole, speaks at a Work-In-Progress screening of "San Antonio Four" a documentary by Deborah S. Esquenazi, about Vasquez and three of her friends, who are still in prison, ... more

Anna Vasquez, recently released on parole, speaks at a Work-In-Progress screening of "San Antonio Four" a documentary by Deborah S. Esquenazi, about Vasquez and three of her friends, who are still in prison, found guilty of sexual assault of two minors. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Her brother, Chis Vasquez, right, is her unofficial guard, making sure she is OK as friends greet her. less

Anna Vasquez, recently released on parole, speaks at a Work-In-Progress screening of "San Antonio Four" a documentary by Deborah S. Esquenazi, about Vasquez and three of her friends, who are still in prison, ... more

Anna Vasquez, recently released on parole, listens to lawyer Jeff Blackburn, center, speak at a Work-In-Progress screening of "San Antonio Four" a documentary by Deborah S. Esquenazi, about Vasquez and three of her friends, who are still in prison, found guilty of sexual assault of two minors. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Mike Ware, left, is another lawyer working on the case. less

Anna Vasquez, recently released on parole, listens to lawyer Jeff Blackburn, center, speak at a Work-In-Progress screening of "San Antonio Four" a documentary by Deborah S. Esquenazi, about Vasquez and three of ... more

Anna Vasquez hugs one of her older brothers, Robert Vasquez, as they embrace each other for the first time in 12 and a half years on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. At left is Rose Vasquez, Anna's sister-in-law, taking pictures. less

Anna Vasquez hugs one of her older brothers, Robert Vasquez, as they embrace each other for the first time in 12 and a half years on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. At left is Rose Vasquez, Anna's sister-in-law, taking ... more

Anna Vasquez hugs one of her older brothers, Robert Vasquez, as... Photo-3753447.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Anna Vasquez, left, appears safe in her brother Robert Vasquez's arms as she returned home after serving 12 and a half years in prison.

Anna Vasquez, left, appears safe in her brother Robert Vasquez's arms as she returned home after serving 12 and a half years in prison.

An appreciative Anna Vasquez, right, looks up to her brother Chris Vasquez at her homecoming.

An appreciative Anna Vasquez, right, looks up to her brother Chris Vasquez at her homecoming.

An appreciative Anna Vasquez, right, looks up to her brother Chris... Photo-3753450.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Anna Vasquez, one of the four San Antonio women fighting to clear their names in the 1994 sexual assault of two sisters, was released from prison on parole, from the Crain Unit in Gatesville, TX. Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. less

Anna Vasquez, one of the four San Antonio women fighting to clear their names in the 1994 sexual assault of two sisters, was released from prison on parole, from the Crain Unit in Gatesville, TX. Friday, Nov. ... more

Anna Vasquez, one of the four San Antonio women fighting to clear... Photo-3753451.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Anna Vasquez, just released from prison, stops at the "Anna Wall" in her mother's home, joking that the photo of her in a crib as a baby, was the first picture of her behind bars.

Anna Vasquez, just released from prison, stops at the "Anna Wall" in her mother's home, joking that the photo of her in a crib as a baby, was the first picture of her behind bars.

Anna Vasquez, just released from prison, stops at the "Anna... Photo-3753452.52627 - San Antonio Express-News

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Anna Vasquez, just home after serving 12 and a half years in prison, admires family photos on the walls in her mother's home.

Anna Vasquez, just home after serving 12 and a half years in prison, admires family photos on the walls in her mother's home.

Anna Vasquez, just home after serving 12 and a half years in... Photo-3753453.52627 - San Antonio Express-News